Andrews moves to stay in Trap plans while Cummins’ dreams come true

Keith Andrews says a desire to protect his place in the heart of the Republic of Ireland’s midfield ahead of Euro 2012 prompted his deadline day move from Blackburn to West Brom.

Andrews enjoyed a hugely successful loan spell with Championship outfit Ipswich in the first half of this season and said he was “hell bent’’ on leaving Ewood Park when his time at Portman Road came to an end.

Having got his way, albeit at the 11th hour, Andrews knows the importance of a strong finish to the season, as he and new club-mates Shane Long and Simon Cox, look to book their places on the plane to Poland this summer.